Irish in the polls

Irish Insights

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick isn't getting angry over words said at a booster club event, at least that is what it appears from a report on cbssports.com.Wednesday

Fanning the rivalry flames

Michigan coach Brady Hoke turned the Wolverines' rivalry with Notre Dame up a notch, while Michigan's athletic director says the series could be gone for a long time after 2014.Tuesday

Irish rally for lacrosse tourney win

SOUTH BEND – Freshman attackman Matt Kavanagh scored four goals in the second half and Notre Dame rallied past Detroit 9-7 on Saturday in the opening round of the NCAA lacrosse tournament.May 11, 2013

Notre Dame moved up four spots in The Associated Press men's Top 25 and jumped into the USA Today coaches poll Monday.

The Irish (19-5, 7-4 Big East) moved up from No. 25 to No. 21 in the AP poll, and they are No. 21 in the coaches poll.

Notre Dame won thrilling five-overtime game against Louisville on Saturday, beating the Cardinals 104-101. It was the longest regular-season game in Big East history.

The previous record for the conference in the regular season was a four-overtime game that happened 11 years ago and also involved Notre Dame. The Irish beat Georgetown 116-11 in 4 overtimes Feb. 9, 2002.

The Notre Dame women's team retained its No. 2 ranking in the AP Top 25.

The Irish (22-1, 10-0 Big East) did not receive a first-place vote. Baylor remained at No. 1, getting 37 first-place votes, and No. 3 Connecticut received three first-place votes.